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Take a virtual tour: Vernon’s proposed new elementary
As part of Monday night’s board of trustees meeting, the Vernon Independent School District’s trustees received printed copies of the architect’s rendering of the proposed new elementary school. VISD voters are currently deciding whether to approve a $40 million bond to build the school, which would replace two old out-dated campuses. Early voting continues 8…
Read MoreArea car show set at Second Baptist
The Second Baptist Church will hold its Area Car Show on June 6 beginning at 5 p.m., on the church parking lot. There will be an outdoor concert and barbecue as well. For additional information call the church office at 940-552-2870.
Read MoreHere come the donuts
The Salvation Army will be giving out free doughnuts at the Farmer’s Market on June 5, 2021, from 8 a.m. until they’re gone. It is Donut Day in recognition of the women from WWI who served the doughnuts to the troops.
Read MorePool opening delayed
The Orbison Park Aquatic Center’s opening has been delayed. The pool normally opens Memorial Day weekend, but extensive damage was done to the pool and its infrastructure during the lengthy freeze in February when the facility lost power. “The earliest we may be able to open the pool will be on June 7 and…
Read MoreCrime Stoppers needs help solving armed robbery
On December 28, 2020 at around 8:52 p.m., vernon Police were dispatched to the kemp Dollar Saver, a convenience store, located in the 1100 block of N. Main Street in reference to a robbery. A black male subject, in black shorts, black hoodie, and a purple and white mask approached the clerk of the store.…
Read MoreDeadline looms to file for SBA disaster loan
Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded small nonfarm businesses in 24 Texas counties and neighboring counties in Oklahoma of the July 6, 2020, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced…
Read MoreNorthside competes at Olney Meet
Northside traveled to Olney on Thursday, March 21 for the Cubs Relay. The Indians finished 7th of 10 teams with 26 points. The Lady Indians were 9th with 37 points. Boys 100 Meters 5. Christian Espinoza; 11.95 Northside 14. Trevor King; 13.00 Northside 18. Bryant Sawin; 13.50 Northside 200 Meters 2. Christian Espinoza;24.46 Northside 10.…
Read MoreAll local candidates unopposed for office
Incumbents for the Vernon city commission, Vernon ISD board of trustees and Wilbarger General Hospital board of directors were unopposed in their bids for new terms for the May 4 general election, for which the filing period ended last Friday. Two of the three Vernon ISD incumbents filed for re-election to their seats unopposed. They…
Read MoreBasketball roundup – January 13
The Vernon Lady Lions lost a tough district road game at Burkburnett on Friday, 58-51. The Lady Lions had battled from a 4-point deficit at halftime to take a 33-30 lead into the fourth quarter, but they struggled at the foul line, hitting 8 of 21 while Burk made 17 of 27 to claim the…
Read MoreVernon netters top Hereford
The Vernon tennis team picked up a big win Saturday over Hereford 14-5 in tennis action. Hereford came into the match ranked No. 2 regionally while the Lions were No. 3. Click here to read the full story.
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